Empathy is the only way forward after Charlie Kirk’s death

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, a personal exchange between a columnist and his father in Anaheim underscores how powerful empathy can be in moments of shared loss. Though brief, their interaction highlights the immediate need for understanding and compassion in grief’s aftermath.

Empathy is the only way forward after Charlie Kirk’s death

Opinion | We have a common goal of a ‘more perfect Union’

Authors Corbin Hoornbeek and Suzanne M. Rivera highlight how love and compassion can help us transcend political violence. By focusing on empathy and mutual respect, they propose a pathway toward unity in a more perfect Union.

Opinion | We have a common goal of a ‘more perfect Union’

In London, a Museum Show About Disability and Design

A new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London explores how design can serve disability, reaching beyond the ideals of “universal design” to honor diverse bodies and identities. This show, called “Design and Disability,” highlights empathy, creativity, and the power of thoughtful innovation.

In London, a Museum Show About Disability and Design

Woman disgusted by her husband’s eating habits

A wife’s discomfort with her husband’s unsanitary eating habits is causing tension in their marriage. Open communication and empathy may be the keys to resolving their issues and restoring harmony at home.

Woman disgusted by her husband’s eating habits

SCOTUS Ruling Misses the Point of Reading

By choosing not to read, we forfeit the empathy and understanding that literature fosters. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling misses this critical point, fueling ignorance instead of enlightenment.

SCOTUS Ruling Misses the Point of Reading

The questions behind our social interactions | Letters

Readers delve into the heart of social interactions, revealing empathy as the key to understanding ‘non-askers.’ Autism studies introduce the ‘double empathy problem,’ shedding light on communication challenges faced when differing minds meet.

Sense and Sensitivity | Teen wants some independence

As teenagers yearn for independence, parents tighten their grip—but is it protection or control? Understanding the intentions behind parental rules can bridge the generational divide.